Visitor centers aren’t typically thought of as attractions that are worth going out of the way for. Sure, we might stop at them for convenience’s sake: it’s important to stretch your legs and get bathroom breaks on a road trip, and they’re typically stocked with brochures for nearby destinations. But they’re not really places we think of as actually worthy of visiting all on their own. All those lines of thought just might change once you visit the Metter Welcome Center in Metter, GA. Check it out:

Metter is a small town located just off I-16, and while many think of it as a mere pit stop on the way into or out of Savannah, it's actually a pretty neat little town.
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The Metter Welcome Center is one of the best visitor centers in Georgia. It's located in an old lumber commissary built in the 1920s.
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The center overlooks a beautiful pond filled with geese and ducks, and the front porch beckons you to sit for a while and take it easy.
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Of course, you'll find plenty of brochures for area attractions in the Candler County region and beyond.
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However, you can also pick up homegrown Georgia products like locally-made jams and sauces.
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You can also buy souvenirs or have a chat with the friendly staff.
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This is a great location for a pit stop. Between the beautiful views, the building's history, the local products for sale, and the wealth of information inside, you really couldn't ask for anything more from a visitor center.
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For more information about things to do in Metter, GA, check out the Visit Metter website.

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Metter Welcome Center, 1210 S Lewis St, Metter, GA 30439, USA